First commercial shot on the EX3 with Letus Ultimate

[Michael Palmer]

For me the choice starts at the front end of the camera, and when adding a 35mm lens adapter the choice is even easier to choose the larger 1/2 sensors that come with the Sony EX camera. Now if you add the Convergent Design Nano Flash HD-SDI recorder you will really take full advantage of what the front end can deliver.

I haven’t used the Letus and wondered if you used there new relay lens directly on the EX3?

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

[Enrique Orozco]

very nice.. a real “pro” production… I can see the EX3 potential on the right hands and I’m happy I get one … maybe the DOF adapter can come later for me…

kind regards

Enrique Orozco R.
iDEA DigitalVideoStudio

[Peter Corbett]

[Michael Palmer] ”
I haven’t used the Letus and wondered if you used there new relay lens directly on the EX3?”

Hi Michael,

No I haven’t used the relay. I am interested in Evangelos’ 2/3″ relay that he is developing; not due until November. It’s interesting with different cameras and 25mm adaptors. I just did this cheapie music video on a Canon A1 with the Letus and it came up pretty good for such a small camera.

http://www.php.com.au/wrong_guy.html

I think web use smooths out a lot of differences between cameras. When you are producing broadcast material like commercials or docos that’s when you get what you pay for.

Cheers,
Peter

Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
http://www.php.com.au

[Mickey Power]

Your EX TVC looks great but I agree, Peter, that you need to view footage on full scale monitor to make proper judgement.

My big question is what lenses did you use? I’ve been shooting docos and TVCs with the EX1 and Letus Elite but am struggling with a little bit of vignetting, especially in low light. Mostly I shoot with a couple of zooms but wondering about hiring Zeiss lenses for upcoming TVC.

Mickey

[Peter Corbett]

Hi Mickey.

Tony used Nikon primes on the shoot. I think they were 28mm, 35mm 50mm and 85mm. I use Zeiss Contax lenses with my own Letus Ultimate because I like the way they focus in the same direction as cine lenses, their long focus throw and for their fantastic build, quality and consistency.

I get some vignetting with the Zeiss 28mm lens. You can see it on the music video clip; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-njdhiRncg&fmt=22

But because it is a music clip it doesn’t really matter – adds to it really. I wouldn’t want vignetting on a doco. Apparently the larger the rear diameter of the lens the less likely you will see vignetting.

Peter

Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
http://www.php.com.au

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[George Griswold]

I think that looks fantastic… I am working on a spot right now with the Letus… primarily with Nikkor 50mm f1.2… I feel like I have died and gone to heaven because of the great image control.

I will post when it is done… and I would love to see other Letus shoots if anyone has them to share.

George